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Security Upgrade For Egyptian Pyramids - Tue. 12 Aug. 2008
The first stage of a £14 million project was completed at the location of the three Giza Pyramids yesterday as part of a plan to modernise the World Heritage site. The last of the surviving seven wonders of the ancient world are now surrounded by a 12 mile fence with infrared sensors and security cameras, ensuring that local vendors are kept at bay.
Virgin Atlantic Launch Kenya Tourism Campaign - Mon. 19 May. 2008
A new advertising campaign from Virgin Atlantic launched today, aimed at reigniting interest in Kenya tourism. The campaign coincides with a warning from Sir Richard Branson that he will pull Virgin Atlantic out of Kenya if political violence breaks out again.
Morocco Steps up UK Advertising - Wed. 21 Nov. 2007
The Moroccan National Tourist Office is to increase its 2008 UK advertising spend so that more destinations can be promoted to UK holidaymakers. It has been announced that a €2.5 million investment is planned for a print, poster and television campaign, which would mean a 20% increase on the allocated budget throughout 2007.
Egypt To Exploit Tourism Potential In Sinai Peninsula - Wed. 22 Aug. 2007
Egypt expects to exploit the tourism potential of to Sinai Peninsula resorts according to Egypt’s Tourism Minister Zuhair Garranah.
Egypt Plans to Lure 14 Million Tourists by 2011 - Thu. 14 Jun. 2007
Egypt aims to attract 14 million tourists by the year 2011 in a statement was made by Zuhair Garrana, the Minister of Tourism in Egypt.
Tunisia Tourism Boost - Mon. 11 Jun. 2007
Tunisia has achieved a 10 percent increase in tourism revenue for the first five months of 2007 keeping on target for a record breaking year according to the country's tourism minister.
Kenya’s Tourism Earnings Rise by 6.8% - Wed. 25 Apr. 2007
Kenya’s 2007 tourism earnings have risen by 6.8 % to 60 billion shillings thanks to expectations of more than one million foreign arrivals this year according to the Kenya tourism board.